Google Maps to now show a more accurate colour representation of locations

Google is rolling out a new update to Maps to bring a more realistic representation of the locations. For instance, it will show more accurately greenery in an area than just implementing a general colour scheme.

Google also explained how it was able to achieve such high accuracy on Google Maps. The company used computer vision to identify natural features from its satellite imagery. The technology focuses on areas that forested, mountainous regions, icy, and arid. Then Google analysed these features and assigned a colour scheme using an HSV colour model.

Google pointed out that the update now helps get nuances right as well. For instance, densely forested areas will have a darker green colour. Areas with patchy shrubs will show lighter green.